Forgot to mention. I asked about the waiting list and she said the wait list is about 11-12 months if signed today ! Yikes. So looking at next year for me unless I got lucky and some cycles got cancelled 
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Anyone signed their IVF consent after the funding was announced?
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#51
lilkitkat
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Posted 19 January 2016 - 11:32 AM
Mommy To Be, IVF-er, Fur mama, Wife, Occasional Optimist, Part-time Believer, Full-Time Over Achiever.
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Our Journey..
07'14 - TTC since
08'15 - Joined OFC
Diagnosed w/Male factor & Possible Tubal
28'1'16 - Officially added on funded wait-list (IVF.ICSI)
17'8'16 - Signed Consents
14'10'16 - Scheduling Visit
21'10'16 - Short Antagonist Protocol
13F-8E-5F ♥ Transferred one beautiful B5AA ✽ 1 Frosty B5BB
BETA#1 592 ... BETA#2 1287 Miracle Baby EDD July 26 2017
#52
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Posted 19 January 2016 - 12:06 PM
That worries me, it might not be late fall like we were told then. We have been waiting to get on the list but have not heard back yet. I know I shouldn't be anxious about time but I am. Just called and left a message.
To hear that there may be a new thing to do before being added is frustrating. I'll ask about that when I talk to them
We were told once they had my bloodwork we were good to go.
Undergoing IVF with PGD to prevent passing on Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Our Journey:
- ??/??/10 - I am diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, we discover I have a 50% chance of passing it on. Upon learning more about the disorder we decide IVF with PGD would be our route to have kids in order to prevent passing it on. We consult with Dr. Haebe at OFC to learn more, but aren't yet ready to start. We make a plan to save up.
- 06/02/12 - Our Wedding Day!
- 12/??/15 - Ontario announced funded IVF cycles, we can get the ball rolling!
- 11/25/15 - Consultation @ OFC.
- 01/08/16 - IVF and PGD Consent Signed for Ontario Funded Cycle. (We pay for the PGD)
- 01/14/16 - Nurses received chart, put on wait list for funded IVF.
- 05/26/16 - Name came up on wait list, OHIP consents received!
- 09/21/16 - Genesis completed gene probe, ready for embies! Awaiting call from scheduling nurse.
- 09/30/16 - Start BCP for 21 days, Booked to start Stims (Antagonist Protocol) on October 28th
- 10/28/16 - Start Gonal F pen injections 150 iu
- 11/07/16 - Egg retrieval, 34 eggs retrieved, 17 mature
- 11/08/16 - 12 eggs fertilized, letting them grow to day 5
- 11/13/16 - 5 embryos biopsied and frozen - awaiting PGD testing results
- 12/??/16 - One embryo tested positive for Neurofobromatosis gene mutation. Genesis to re-biopsy to ensure probe is working
- 01/12/17 - Results for re-biopsy received, meeting with Dr. Haebe tomorrow to discuss.
- 01/13/17 - Results are good, mock cycle is the next step before transferring one of our 4 healthy embabies!
- 01/13/17 - All is well with the mick cycle, nurses called. Next step is to call with late March day 1 and then blood tests until I surge, then ultrasound. We are looking at transfer the week of April 10th.
- 03/28/17 - Called in CD1 - final round of testing before transfer is about to begin!
- 04/13/17 - SURGE! Transfer will be April 17
- 04/17/17 - Transferred day 5 blast,
BETA will be May 1 - 4/24/17 - 7dp5dt poas and got a faint positive!
- 05/01/17 - Beta results are in (925) we are officially pregnant!
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Posted 19 January 2016 - 01:09 PM
The way it worked both times for me was - Once you have a treatment plan and sign your consent, they send a link to a video where you log in and watch. Your file at the clinic apparently gets updated once you've watched - so they know you are ready to go and can call in your day 1. But no quiz. Perhaps they're starting something new?
CBAVD diagnosis in January 2013
IVF May 2013 - Patch Protocol
[Me: 37 DH: 31]
May 7 - CD1
Dosage: 250 iu Gonal-F + 75 iu Luveris (for 10 days)
May 20 - ER - 15 eggs, 7 fertilized
May 25 - Transfer of 2 perfect blasts, 2 good ones left over to freeze
June 1 - BFP on HPT!!! (7dp5dt)
June 5 - Beta... BFN
FET August 2103 - Unmedicated
Aug 5 - CD1
Aug 22 - Transfer of a single 5 day blastocyst (the other did not survive the freeze/thaw)
Sept 5 - BFP!!! Beta at 999!
Sept 23 - 1st u/s at 7 weeks 2 days - One perfect little embryo, with a perfect little heartbeat!
Oct 10 - 2nd u/s at 9 weeks 5 days - All is well. Phew!
Oct 28 - NT screening u/s - Baby's growth is right on track and I counted little fingers!
DD born in May
IVF March 2016 - Patch Protocol
[Me: 40, Dh: 34]
March 7 - CD1
Dosage: 400 iu Gonal-F + 150 iu Luveris (for 10 days)
#54
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Posted 19 January 2016 - 07:00 PM
Hi ladies,
I just joined the site and so glad I found this forum. We signed our consent form at OFC on November 20th and received confirmation on November 30th that we were added to the funded waitlist.
Question for you ladies that have already signed the OHIP consent form, was the form sent to you by mail or email?
I just joined the site and so glad I found this forum. We signed our consent form at OFC on November 20th and received confirmation on November 30th that we were added to the funded waitlist.
Question for you ladies that have already signed the OHIP consent form, was the form sent to you by mail or email?
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Me: 30 DH: 34
DX: endometriosis and male factor
TTC: 4 years
2 laparoscopic surgeries, 1 natural pregnancy ended in m/c, 2 unsuccessful IUIs
Nov 20, 2015- Signed our IVF consent form with OFC
Feb 04, 2016- Received and Signed our OHIP funded consent form
IVF Journey
BCP - March 4th -23rd
Antagonist Protocol - Gonal-f, Luveris, Cetrotide - injections as of 03/25
ET - April 11th - 1 beautiful 5d blast
8dp5dt - BFP on FRER
11dp5dt - beta #1 - 580
15dp5dt - beta #2 - 3494!
DX: endometriosis and male factor
TTC: 4 years
2 laparoscopic surgeries, 1 natural pregnancy ended in m/c, 2 unsuccessful IUIs
Nov 20, 2015- Signed our IVF consent form with OFC
Feb 04, 2016- Received and Signed our OHIP funded consent form
IVF Journey
BCP - March 4th -23rd
Antagonist Protocol - Gonal-f, Luveris, Cetrotide - injections as of 03/25
ET - April 11th - 1 beautiful 5d blast
8dp5dt - BFP on FRER
11dp5dt - beta #1 - 580
15dp5dt - beta #2 - 3494!
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 08:39 AM
Hi Ladies,
So we signed consent on December 21st. However, we just received a call confirming we're officially on the list.
She said blood work and everything confirmed that we meet the criteria. She said we should get a call in 4-5months with treatment starting in fall.
I'm 35 and DH is 38 we're unexplained:
Started TTC#1 July 2008 and with the OFC since December 2009. DS born in 2012. Currently TTC#2
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IUIs - BFNs (May, July, August 2010)
IVF/ICSI # 1 - Agonist - Chemical pregnancy - no embryos to freeze (Nov/Dec 2010)
IVF/ICSI # 2 - Agonist - BFN - no embryos to freeze (Feb/Mar 2011)
IVF/ICSI # 3 - Agonist - BFN - no embryos to freeze (Jul/Aug 2011)
Endometrial Scratch -January 2012 - To help with implantation.
IVF/ICSI # 4 - Antagonist/Assisted Hatching - no embryos to freeze - BFP BETA 916! (February 2012) - Healthy baby born 
October 2012
Endometrial Scratch - August 2016
IVF/ICSI # 5 - Antagonist/day 2 transfer - no embryos to freeze - BFN (Sep 2016)
IVF/ICSI #6 - Antagonist/Assisted Hatching - No embryos to freeze - (Nov 2016) BFP BETA#1 74, BETA#509 - 7w ultrasound (measuring 6w HB 94). 8w ultrasound (measuring 6w5d HB115) 9w ultrasound (baby's heart has stopped)
Surgery for polyp removal - May 2017
IVF/ICSI #7 - Antagonist/Assisted Hatching - 1 frozen embryo - BFP BETA 497 (September 2017)
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 08:58 AM
Hi!
I've never participated on this site (I'm on a different IVF board normally) but I lurk all over looking for relevant Canadian info.
We did our first cycle at OFC last spring, so our consents were still recent enough and we just had to do repeat b/w and u/s. Our file got submitted to the "listing" nurses in early December, and we got a call that it had been reviewed and we were on the list officially on January 15th. The nurse said the wait would be "half a year" which I guess is the same as saying 6 months.
I know the girl who was #1 on the list. She had her Day 1 on Jan 1st and has already completed her ER and ET.
Me (30) - DOR and DH (31) - Low Morph (1%)
My Other Fert Issues: Compound Hetero MTHFR, Thyroid?
TTC since Nov. 2011
IVF#1 - At OFC - EPP - 7R 5M 4F - 3dt of 2x Grade 4 (8 cells), BFN
IVF#2 - At OFC - EPP with DHEA - July 2016
#57
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 09:32 AM
Hi!
I've never participated on this site (I'm on a different IVF board normally) but I lurk all over looking for relevant Canadian info.
We did our first cycle at OFC last spring, so our consents were still recent enough and we just had to do repeat b/w and u/s. Our file got submitted to the "listing" nurses in early December, and we got a call that it had been reviewed and we were on the list officially on January 15th. The nurse said the wait would be "half a year" which I guess is the same as saying 6 months.
I know the girl who was #1 on the list. She had her Day 1 on Jan 1st and has already completed her ER and ET.
Hi Sammae
Welcome! We almost have a similar diagnosis. My husband also has low morphology. When doctor tested me he said that my TSH is slightly higher than the normal (3.2) and he wants it to drop to 2.5. I was using syntyhroid for 25 mcg after 4 weeks I gave a blood test and he increased the amount to 50 mcg. On 28th of January I will give another blood test and have an appointment with doctor on 2nd of February. Are you using any pills for your thyroid issue?
and to the all ladies - I am getting slightly nervous to be honest! because as far as I see everyone got a confirmation phone call. but we did not get any call. When I sent an email to IVF team they said that our files are checked and we are in the waiting list. I am bit confused! and I guess after October a big number of people applied to ivf list. Therefore it will take longer time I guess cause people who signed in October started already their treatment.
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 09:37 AM
Hi!
I've never participated on this site (I'm on a different IVF board normally) but I lurk all over looking for relevant Canadian info.
We did our first cycle at OFC last spring, so our consents were still recent enough and we just had to do repeat b/w and u/s. Our file got submitted to the "listing" nurses in early December, and we got a call that it had been reviewed and we were on the list officially on January 15th. The nurse said the wait would be "half a year" which I guess is the same as saying 6 months.
I know the girl who was #1 on the list. She had her Day 1 on Jan 1st and has already completed her ER and ET.
Hi Sammae
Welcome! We almost have a similar diagnosis. My husband also has low morphology. When doctor tested me he said that my TSH is slightly higher than the normal (3.2) and he wants it to drop to 2.5. I was using syntyhroid for 25 mcg after 4 weeks I gave a blood test and he increased the amount to 50 mcg. On 28th of January I will give another blood test and have an appointment with doctor on 2nd of February. Are you using any pills for your thyroid issue?
and to the all ladies - I am getting slightly nervous to be honest! because as far as I see everyone got a confirmation phone call. but we did not get any call. When I sent an email to IVF team they said that our files are checked and we are in the waiting list. I am bit confused! and I guess after October a big number of people applied to ivf list. Therefore it will take longer time I guess cause people who signed in October started already their treatment.
Hi!
I actually just got the call from Dr. H's office yesterday that my TSH level was at 3.62 and the highest he wants is 3.5. He had me go for repeat b/w yesterday just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. This is my 3rd fert b/w workup and it's never been high before. I'm wondering if all the stress and crazy hormones from IVF#1 could have sent it out of whack. Anyways, I believe they'll be putting me on synthroid if the level is still high this time. We have an appt on Feb 8th with Dr. H and will find out then.
If the team said your files have been checked and you're on the list, I'd take that as the confirmation. The nurses are reviewing files to make sure nothing is missing and then adding ppl to the list when the files are complete.
Me (30) - DOR and DH (31) - Low Morph (1%)
My Other Fert Issues: Compound Hetero MTHFR, Thyroid?
TTC since Nov. 2011
IVF#1 - At OFC - EPP - 7R 5M 4F - 3dt of 2x Grade 4 (8 cells), BFN
IVF#2 - At OFC - EPP with DHEA - July 2016
#59
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 10:03 AM
Hi!
I've never participated on this site (I'm on a different IVF board normally) but I lurk all over looking for relevant Canadian info.
We did our first cycle at OFC last spring, so our consents were still recent enough and we just had to do repeat b/w and u/s. Our file got submitted to the "listing" nurses in early December, and we got a call that it had been reviewed and we were on the list officially on January 15th. The nurse said the wait would be "half a year" which I guess is the same as saying 6 months.
I know the girl who was #1 on the list. She had her Day 1 on Jan 1st and has already completed her ER and ET.
Hi Sammae
Welcome! We almost have a similar diagnosis. My husband also has low morphology. When doctor tested me he said that my TSH is slightly higher than the normal (3.2) and he wants it to drop to 2.5. I was using syntyhroid for 25 mcg after 4 weeks I gave a blood test and he increased the amount to 50 mcg. On 28th of January I will give another blood test and have an appointment with doctor on 2nd of February. Are you using any pills for your thyroid issue?
and to the all ladies - I am getting slightly nervous to be honest! because as far as I see everyone got a confirmation phone call. but we did not get any call. When I sent an email to IVF team they said that our files are checked and we are in the waiting list. I am bit confused! and I guess after October a big number of people applied to ivf list. Therefore it will take longer time I guess cause people who signed in October started already their treatment.
Hi!
I actually just got the call from Dr. H's office yesterday that my TSH level was at 3.62 and the highest he wants is 3.5. He had me go for repeat b/w yesterday just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. This is my 3rd fert b/w workup and it's never been high before. I'm wondering if all the stress and crazy hormones from IVF#1 could have sent it out of whack. Anyways, I believe they'll be putting me on synthroid if the level is still high this time. We have an appt on Feb 8th with Dr. H and will find out then.
If the team said your files have been checked and you're on the list, I'd take that as the confirmation. The nurses are reviewing files to make sure nothing is missing and then adding ppl to the list when the files are complete.
thanks for the reply. It really calms me down. 
For high TSH it can be really anything. Especially stress! Even though we know stress is the biggest cause of many conditions, there is no way stay away from stress unfortunately. But whenever I stress I kind of share it and it helps. Like I was so stress when I wrote the first message but after your reply I feel calmer thanks for that Are you using any pills such as synthyroid? I will also update you with my blood work as soon as I get them. Cheers.
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 12:58 PM
Hello,
I am new to this forum and this infertility journey in general. I have my first consult with OFC next week but already know based on my husband's SA there is a motility issue at least. I'm trying to brace myself in case IVF is recommended and am wondering if anyone has an idea of how long the wait is if we decided to pay for a cycle ourselves instead of waiting for a funded one? I imagine it would be difficult for us to get a funded cycle this year since we're just starting the process but I don't think we would want to wait more than a year to start IVF if needed since multiple cycles are often needed. Any insight is appreciated and good luck to those cycling!
Thanks!
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Daisy613
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 02:06 PM
Hi Mel15, we signed our consent during our appointment.
I'm 35 and DH is 38 we're unexplained:
Started TTC#1 July 2008 and with the OFC since December 2009. DS born in 2012. Currently TTC#2
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IUIs - BFNs (May, July, August 2010)
IVF/ICSI # 1 - Agonist - Chemical pregnancy - no embryos to freeze (Nov/Dec 2010)
IVF/ICSI # 2 - Agonist - BFN - no embryos to freeze (Feb/Mar 2011)
IVF/ICSI # 3 - Agonist - BFN - no embryos to freeze (Jul/Aug 2011)
Endometrial Scratch -January 2012 - To help with implantation.
IVF/ICSI # 4 - Antagonist/Assisted Hatching - no embryos to freeze - BFP BETA 916! (February 2012) - Healthy baby born October 2012
Endometrial Scratch - August 2016
IVF/ICSI # 5 - Antagonist/day 2 transfer - no embryos to freeze - BFN (Sep 2016)
IVF/ICSI #6 - Antagonist/Assisted Hatching - No embryos to freeze - (Nov 2016) BFP BETA#1 74, BETA#509 - 7w ultrasound (measuring 6w HB 94). 8w ultrasound (measuring 6w5d HB115) 9w ultrasound (baby's heart has stopped)
Surgery for polyp removal - May 2017
IVF/ICSI #7 - Antagonist/Assisted Hatching - 1 frozen embryo - BFP BETA 497 (September 2017)
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 03:16 PM
Hello,
I am new to this forum and this infertility journey in general. I have my first consult with OFC next week but already know based on my husband's SA there is a motility issue at least. I'm trying to brace myself in case IVF is recommended and am wondering if anyone has an idea of how long the wait is if we decided to pay for a cycle ourselves instead of waiting for a funded one? I imagine it would be difficult for us to get a funded cycle this year since we're just starting the process but I don't think we would want to wait more than a year to start IVF if needed since multiple cycles are often needed. Any insight is appreciated and good luck to those cycling!
Thanks!
From what I understand, you will most likely be able to do an ivf cycle this year if you paid for it. But take it easy you might not need to do multiple cycles let alone ivf at all. take your time and explore your options. There's lots of tests and b/w to do first
Mommy To Be, IVF-er, Fur mama, Wife, Occasional Optimist, Part-time Believer, Full-Time Over Achiever.
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Our Journey..
07'14 - TTC since
08'15 - Joined OFC
Diagnosed w/Male factor & Possible Tubal
28'1'16 - Officially added on funded wait-list (IVF.ICSI)
17'8'16 - Signed Consents
14'10'16 - Scheduling Visit
21'10'16 - Short Antagonist Protocol
13F-8E-5F ♥ Transferred one beautiful B5AA ✽ 1 Frosty B5BB
BETA#1 592 ... BETA#2 1287 Miracle Baby EDD July 26 2017
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Posted 21 January 2016 - 03:50 PM
CBAVD diagnosis in January 2013 IVF May 2013 - Patch Protocol [Me: 37 DH: 31] May 7 - CD1 Dosage: 250 iu Gonal-F + 75 iu Luveris (for 10 days) May 20 - ER - 15 eggs, 7 fertilized May 25 - Transfer of 2 perfect blasts, 2 good ones left over to freeze June 1 - BFP on HPT!!! (7dp5dt) June 5 - Beta... BFN FET August 2103 - Unmedicated Aug 5 - CD1 Aug 22 - Transfer of a single 5 day blastocyst (the other did not survive the freeze/thaw) Sept 5 - BFP!!! Beta at 999! Sept 23 - 1st u/s at 7 weeks 2 days - One perfect little embryo, with a perfect little heartbeat! Oct 10 - 2nd u/s at 9 weeks 5 days - All is well. Phew! Oct 28 - NT screening u/s - Baby's growth is right on track and I counted little fingers! DD born in May IVF March 2016 - Patch Protocol [Me: 40, Dh: 34] March 7 - CD1 Dosage: 400 iu Gonal-F + 150 iu Luveris (for 10 days)
Posted 21 January 2016 - 04:54 PM
Posted 21 January 2016 - 05:43 PM
Mommy To Be, IVF-er, Fur mama, Wife, Occasional Optimist, Part-time Believer, Full-Time Over Achiever. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Journey.. 07'14 - TTC since 08'15 - Joined OFC Diagnosed w/Male factor & Possible Tubal 28'1'16 - Officially added on funded wait-list (IVF.ICSI) 17'8'16 - Signed Consents 14'10'16 - Scheduling Visit 21'10'16 - Short Antagonist Protocol 13F-8E-5F ♥ Transferred one beautiful B5AA
#63
CeeCee
Update!
I just received the OHIP consents!
Mel 15 - it was via email!
The email says someone will be contacting me soon to discuss treatment timelines.
Woohoo!!!!
#64
Mel15
CeeCee - No way! That's awesome news! Keep us updated!
Me: 30 DH: 34
DX: endometriosis and male factor
TTC: 4 years
2 laparoscopic surgeries, 1 natural pregnancy ended in m/c, 2 unsuccessful IUIs
Nov 20, 2015- Signed our IVF consent form with OFC
Feb 04, 2016- Received and Signed our OHIP funded consent form
IVF Journey
BCP - March 4th -23rd
Antagonist Protocol - Gonal-f, Luveris, Cetrotide - injections as of 03/25
ET - April 11th - 1 beautiful 5d blast
8dp5dt - BFP on FRER
11dp5dt - beta #1 - 580
15dp5dt - beta #2 - 3494!
#65
lilkitkat
Awesome news !!!